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April 19, 2012
Vol. 134, No. 21
Student loan debt surpasses credit card debt nationally Charlie Parrish
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A recent analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the total student loan debt in America reached a staggering $870 billion in the third quarter of 2011, surpassing the nation’s credit card debt of $693 billion. Seventy-one percent of Luther students take out loans to fund their college education at an average $6,415 each semester. For the 2012-2013 academic year, Luther’s comprehensive fee will be $42,170 for tuition, room and board. This is up 3.76 percent from this year’s $40,585. “Nowadays, you are not going to college experience without having some type of loan,” Vice President of Enrollment Management Scot Schaefer said. The average amount of total family debt after a Luther education is $38,336.42. The loan average minus private and parent loans is $23,771.36. “It is important to be savvy about utilizing those resources above and additional outside scholarships and summer earnings to try and minimize indebtedness,” Director of Financial
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Ylvi vandalized over Easter Break Sarah King
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Ylvisaker Hall was vandalized last week by a group of students who poured honey, vegetable oil, beans and pudding in a stairwell. “On Sunday, April 8, members of Luther’s baseball program had a lapse in better judgement as to how they should conduct themselves in the residence halls,” Baseball Head Coach Alex Smith (‘03) said of the baseball team members involved in the incident. One student involved in the vandalism would only agree to an interview under the terms of anonymity. Courtesy of College Board
Up, up and away. Many students have been worried about student loan debt especially since 2010 when it exceeded the national credit card debt. Aid Janice Cordell said. “I can never scholarships that they are going to win one, but I can always guarantee that if they never apply for any they are not going to win any.” Luther graduates have an excellent default rate of just 1.7 percent, compared to the national average of 8.8 percent. A person goes into default when he or she is 180 days past due on making loan payments. When one defaults on a loan the government can seize a portion of their wages. “Our students are leaving Luther and they are able to repay their student loans,” Cordell said. “They
default because they didn’t borrow so much that they can’t afford to pay it.” Still, student loan debt is a big stressor in the life of a college student and especially recent college graduates. “I’m coming out of college having had very generous parents who paid my tuition payments while I was in school,” Bianca Lutchen (‘12) said. “Now, I have a bunch of loans to pay back and I don’t understand; there Student loan debt continued on page 10
Then, the group went to Ylvisaker where the vandalism occurred. “The stairwell in Ylvi had honey and beans poured down it. There was vegetable oil poured on the carpet on he said. Smith explained the consequences of the students’ behavior. “The result of their actions forced members of the Luther community to do a substantial amount of cleaning and replacing of materials to return the hall to its original condition,” Smith said. “The guys responsible for this owned up to their poor decision-making and have met with the student life staff to address the situation.” Director of Residence Life Kris Franzen declined to comment on the incident. In order to atone for their actions, the athletes Ylvi Vandalism continued on page 10
Hulilapi to create orphanage playroom with peace grant Megan Creasey
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international student has received the Davis Project for Peace grant, which awards $10,000 to a peace-related project proposal created by United World College (UWC) scholars. Isilda Hulilapi’s (‘13) proposal to create a playroom for an orphanage in her home country of Angola won the grant this year. Hulilapi began volunteering at the Lar Kuzola orphanage in 2006. Ever since then, she has wanted to help out. “In my community, there are a lot of children in the street, but I’d never experienced people who’d lost their parents and actually lived together,” Hulilapi said. about focusing just on kids.” The orphanage is home for roughly 300 infants and children who come from a wide variety of situations. “Most of the kids are abandoned, lost their parents in the civil war, were taken from the street or have mental disabilities and are
Hulilapi’s roommate, Noelia Pereira (‘13), who helped Hulilapi through the proposal process, was shocked to learn from Hulilapi how lonely the orphanage was. “Those kids are so lonely,” Pereira said. “Once Isilda told me that when those kids see new people they are so interested, they’re someone is looking out for me.’” Hulilapi hopes to initiate more community involvement with Lar Kuzola, which, due to a challenge. “Angola is becoming very individualistic, but we’re a very poor nation, and this individualistic culture that we’re gaining from the outside has made us very greedy, and we don’t help other people,” Hulilapi said. Through her project, she wants to connect children in the community with children at the orphanage, which has been successful in the past. “When they play games there was no difference [between children not living at the
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“Focusing just on kids.” Isilda Hulilapi (‘13) volunteering at the orphanage in 2006. orphanage and those who were], but when they are learning, there is a lot of
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Lighting the path to a cure. Julia Ham (‘13) decorates a luminaria to commemorate a loved one lost to cancer.
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Students selected to travel to Norway, promote peace John Freude
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GOP derails Senate ‘Buffett rule’ taxes on wealthy Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic “Buffett rule” bill Monday forcing the nation’s top earners to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes, using the day before Americans’ taxes are due to defy President Barack Obama on one of his signature election-year issues. *** No shocker in store: Romney VP search under way Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney announced Monday he has begun the search for a vice-presidential running mate. Preparedness to serve and loyalty to Romney are likely to trump other credentials as the all-but-sure Republican nominee looks to avoid the blowback John McCain faced four years ago with his surprise choice of
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Starting this summer, Luther’s Wellness and Sustainability programs will team up to subsidize faculty and staff shares of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). “Luther Wellness and Sustainability have partnered to partially reimburse CSA shares for faculty and staff as a way of promoting the eating of more vegetables,” Sustainable Foods Educator Maren Stumme-Diers (‘08) said. Participants in Luther’s CSA program have the option of purchasing local, seasonal produce from area farmers and receiving a 50 percent refund for these purchases. To qualify for the 50 percent reimbursement, participants must attend two summer book discussion events and two local cooking classes. “We are offering book discussions and cooking classes to complement the incentive and provide a more robust program,” StummeDiers said. Book discussions will be led by Luther faculty members including Associate Professor of English Amy Weldon, Professor of Religion Jim Martin-Schramm, Assistant Professor of Art Kate Elliott, Wellness Director Greg Lonning (‘83),
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Green food and a green thumb. Some of the fresh produce will come from Annie’s Garden, a greenhouse in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Assistant Professor of Psychology Stephanie Travers and Associate Professor of Economics Steve Holland. Participants can receive their produce in two ways: they can either pay an upfront cost and receive weekly or biweekly boxes of assorted produce from one of several farms, or they can individually pick out and purchase produce from select vendors at Decorah’s farmers’ market. The vendors participating in Luther’s CSA program are Annie’s Gardens and Greens, G it’s Fresh and Patchwork Green Farm. Each individual vendor offers slightly different options with varying costs. While many Luther community members are motivated to partake in CSA because of the health and environmental benefits, the monetary incentive also draws participants. “The financial incentive was a huge part of my decision to
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Show me the green. Keith Lesmeister (‘01) and Lauren Kraus (‘06) signed up to receive affordable produce this summer.
join the program,” Coordinator of Diversity Recruitment Keith Lesmeister (‘01) said. “I’ve done the CSA program in the past, and this year I was actually thinking of not doing it because I was considering growing my own garden; however, I decided to buy another share because of the 50 percent reimbursement.” Lesmeister purchased a market share CSA because he prefers to individually pick out his produce rather than receiving an assorted box. “I’m excited about the program because it will attract people who wouldn’t have otherwise considered purchasing a CSA,” Lesmeister said. “Supporting local farmers, and thereby supporting the local economy in an environmentally friendly way, is a great thing.” Like Lesmeister, Admissions Counselor Lauren Kraus is also drawn to Luther’s CSA program by its financial enticement. This is Kraus’ second summer participating in CSA. She, like Lesmeister, also purchased a market share. “For something that I am already personally interested in, having the financial incentive to join CSA is wonderful,” Kraus said. Stumme-Diers echoes these sentiments regarding sustainable agriculture. “I love the idea of CSA shares because they connect people to the local land and producers,” StummeDiers said. “Luther is on the cutting edge in offering incentives to faculty and staff who choose to support local producers this summer through the purchase of CSA shares.”
*** US prepares for last major Afghan offensive in Kabul For Taliban militants and U.S. strategists alike, all roads in this impoverished country of mountain passes, arid deserts and nearly impassable goat tracks lead to this ancient capital of 3 million people nestled in a high and narrow valley. The Taliban made their intentions clear over the weekend, mounting spectacular coordinated attacks that spawned an 18-hour battle with Afghan and NATO forces. And now, the U.S. is gearing up for what may be the last major American-run offensive of the war – a bid to secure the approaches to the city. The U.S.-led spring offensive, expected to begin in the coming weeks, may be NATO’s last chance to shore up Kabul’s defenses before will be regions that control the main access routes, roads and highways into Kabul from the desert south and the mountainous east. These routes are used not only by militants but by traders carrying goods from Pakistan and Iran. *** Judges, journalists clash over courtroom tweets Getting news from a big trial once took days, moving at the speed of a carrier pigeon or an express pony. The telegraph and telephone cut that time dramatically, as did live television broadcasts. Now comes Twitter with more changes, breaking up courtroom journalism into bite-size reports that take shape as fast as a reporter can tap 140 characters into a smartphone. But the micro-blogging site is increasingly putting reporters on a collision course with judges who fear it could threaten a defendant’s right to a fair trial. The tension was highlighted recently by a Chicago court’s decision to ban anyone from tweeting or using other social media at the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson’s family. Reporters and their advocates insist the practice is essential to providing a play-by-play for the public as justice unfolds. *** Kenya’s Wesley Korir, Cherop win Boston Marathon Trailing the leaders by 200 yards when the Boston Marathon slogged through Heartbreak Hill, Wesley Korir passed them one by one until he took the lead on his way out of Kenmore Square. Sharon Cherop won the women’s race to complete the Kenyan sweep, outkicking Jemima Jelagat Sumgong to win by two seconds in 2:31:50. The women’s winner was decided by a sprint down Boylston Street for *** German runaway Yvonne the cow nets moo-vie deal Yvonne the German cow evaded helicopter searches, dodged the hunter’s gun and even eschewed her calf and best friend for a life on the run. Now the tale of the runaway cow, who captivated the nation last year when she bolted from her farm to escape slaughter and roamed free in the Bavarian countryside for three months, will provide fodder “Cow on the Run,” based on the daring dairy cow’s escapades in the include Walt Disney’s “The Lion King.” Life outside Luther compiled from: http://ap.org and http://msnbc.com
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‘Singer, shine your light Doer, do your thing’ Interactive lecture encourages expression through storytelling Brita Moore
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Namoli Brennet is a Scrabble lover, according to her good friend of four years and coperformer Amalia Vagts (‘95). “I beat her the first time we played,” Vagts said with a smile. “But she’s actually an incredible Scrabbler now.”
However, Vagts’ and Brennet’s friendship extends far beyond games, and their endowed Ernest and Mabel Wold Sihler Lecture April 15 showed just how well they work together. As a Lutheran LGBTQ activist and a touring singersongwriter, respectively, the two gave the Luther community an environment in which audience participation and expression were encouraged. “A lot of my work is about encouraging other people to tell their stories,” Vagts said. “That’s why we’re doing the open stage – because I’ve found more passion in getting other people to perform and encouraging performers and
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Shining her light. Namoli Brennet sings and plays guitar in the CFA as a part of the Sihler lecture on Sunday.
artists who I support.” It was through this passion that Vagts and Brennet became as close as they are. Brennet, who released her first CD in 2002, has been touring since then, and Vagts, who lives in Decorah, caught hold of her name. “Amalia and I met four years ago when she was looking for different people to donate music for a compilation CD for Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, so she got in touch with me,” Brennet said. “I happened to be going on tour, and she invited me to Decorah to do a house concert.” Their relationship grew through conversation and spiritual development together, largely involving LGBTQ issues. “I used to be a music director at a church, but I was fired for being transgender,” Brennet said. Many of her songs have an activist edge to them, including the song she sang to open the workshop, “Singer, Shine Your Light.” Her acoustic, folk-style music was a good match for Vagts, who works as Executive Director with Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), an advocacy organization for openly LGBTQ Lutheran ministers. “That part of Namoli’s story and the conversations we’ve had over the years about music and spirituality and activism
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Sharing her story. Amalia Vagts (‘95) encouraged audience members to tell their own stories in her open-stage lecture.
For clips from the lecture, check out our website at www.lutherchips.com. gave me the idea to invite her to do this workshop with me,” Vagts said. Vagts’ unique role as an LGBTQ Christian leader dates back to her time at Luther, where she studied English and Religion and developed her vocation as a voice for women and LGBTQ people. “I grew up Lutheran, and around the time I started coming out as bisexual at Luther, I started feeling that the church wasn’t a relevant place for -Amalia me,” Vagts said. “But the church is a place where everyone should feel like they belong completely, showing up just as they are.” Despite the labeling of the event as a “lecture,” Vagts and Brennet created a freeform, interactive presentation. They each talked and sang during the first part, while the second half was open-stage, where others could share their gifts and express themselves. This was thanks to Vagts’ connection with Associate Professor of Dance Jane Hawley (‘87). “When [Hawley] first asked
me about doing the lecture, I thought she just meant she wanted me to find someone to do it,” Vagts said. “It was only a couple months later that I understood that she wanted me to do it.” The open-stage format is a change from previous Sihler Lectures, which are intended to focus on C h r i s t i a n women and their work in the church. It is associated with the Women and Gender Studies Department, of which Hawley is chair. While the w o r k s h o p Vagts (‘95) c o n t a i n e d some typical guest lecturing, Vagts and Brennet preferred to go with the flow instead of creating a set presentation. “Sometimes you have a plan, and you show up and think, ‘This is the way it’s going to happen,’” Brennet said. “Then as it’s happening you realize, ‘Oh, it’s actually going in this direction.’” Brennet and Vagts hope that their lecture encourages others to share as they have. “Someone had to push me to share what I had to share,” Vagts said, “and I feel like I push other people to share what they have to share.”
“The church is a place where everyone should feel like they belong completely, showing up just as they are.”
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Quite an honor. Students shake hands with chapter president Todd Pedlar as they are inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Saturday’s ceremony.
Honor societies induct new members Lisa Diviney
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Luther College is home to sixteen local chapters of various national honor societies, several of which are in the process of inducting new members. Abby Nance (‘12) is one such inductee, having been recognized for her work in the liberal arts. “I was invited to join [Phi Beta Kappa] this year according to some of the academic work I’ve done in the past years,” Nance said. Phi Beta Kappa had its induction ceremony this past weekend, welcoming 68 new students into the organization. Phi Beta Kappa, according to Luther’s website, is “a scholastic organization that recognizes students who have achieved distinction in the liberal arts and sciences.” Professor of English Peter Scholl has much respect for the local chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. “This is an ideal organization that fosters to preserve a sort of respect and value for liberal education,” Scholl said. Each chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is in charge of
labeled as “liberal” or not. “The approved courses foster the ideals of liberal education, not just focus on training for monetary gain,” Scholl said. Scholl’s own honor society connections lie within Sigma Tau Delta, which recognizes achievements in English. Though student-led, Scholl has been the campus sponsor for STD for the past 19 years, and was involved in the original organization of the chapter. “The process begins with student and faculty interest in opening a local chapter,” Scholl explains. The application is then submitted and voted upon after a visit from two national chapter representatives. The application and approval process takes three years. Scholl’s involvement within his own chapter served as inspiration for Tonya Tienter (‘12), who joined STD partly due to his influences. “STD is a great organization making students feel rewarded for working hard and achieving academic excellence,” Tienter said. “But it is also an organization that gives members opportunities to extend their reach further into the literary world.”
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What are you doing next year? This summer I’ll be doing Upward Bound here at Luther, then this fall I’m applying to an internship with a Chicago nonprofit organization called 826CHI. They offer free services to high-schoolers and under – they do free tutoring, creative writing exercises and they publish the kids’ work in books that people can actually buy. Then, come January, I’ll be leaving for somewhere in Africa doing education for the Peace Corps, so that’s a two-year position.
Sigma Tau Delta holds an international convention each spring. This March, Tienter traveled with the local chapter to New Orleans. The conference includes a common text, read by all those who attend, to serve as a basis for discussion on the conference’s theme. “Seven of us, including myself, had work accepted for presentation,” Tienter said. Allison Croat (‘12) also presented at the convention. “Sigma Tau Delta builds a really great community between faculty and students, and between peers,” Croat said. “It’s a way to get involved on campus, to meet some fun people and to explore your English interests in different ways.” The Dean’s Office was partially responsible for funding this trip to the national convention, according to Associate Dean and Director of Curriculum Development and College Honors Terry Sparkes. “Overall the Dean’s Office helps with coordination and campus-wide recognition,” Sparkes said. Departmentally based and student run, each local chapter is able to play to the interests of those involved. “They create a really nice community,” Sparkes said. “And yet another place for students and professors to have meaningful conversations.”
Danielle Koch Majors: English and Philosophy What’s your favorite Luther memory? Just one? Sophomore year, when Kelly Hyland (‘12) and I started our Dead Poets Society. It totally sparked out, but it was really really fun. But I think my favorite memories come from talking to people and having deep conversations.
What are you writing right now? Right now I’m working on a novel for my honors senior project. I started it a couple days before school started and I have to turn it in on April 25. This is the seventh draft. In my free time I teach a creative writing class to high school students. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a novelist and live in coffeehouses. I also want to teach writing. I really like teaching the process and allowing students to figure out that their voice is valid and their stories are important. What’s your favorite writing spot on campus? Some place that has coffee. I generally like the Union, but then there’s my room when I really like to concentrate, although I like a little distraction from people.
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Novel idea. Danielle Koch (‘12) reads in the Union, where she often goes to write and drink coffee.
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or techno, or hard-rock, or rap. Alternative music, I
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“I know all of my friends were saying ‘We’re going to get there early, we’ll be in the first row, and it’ll be awesome!’” Allison Croat (‘12) said. “I’ve talked to a lot of people who’ve bought their tickets. It’ll be good.” Excitement for the upcoming SAC concert featuring Andy Grammer and Parachute is growing all around campus as students prepare for the spring show. The musicians, who will hit the stage on April 21, may not be as well known as other artists to come to Luther, but the anticipation runs just as high. SAC concerts Co-Chair Ben Jarvis (‘13) feels that, no matter how well students know the musicians, they will enjoy the show. “As far as this concert goes, they’re extremely easy to work with,” Jarvis said. “They seem like really cool people. It’ll be a really good concert.” Much of the concert’s buzz revolves around Andy Grammer, whose breakout single “Keep Your Head Up” has touched many listeners. According to Grammer’s website, he wrote “Keep Your -Allison Head Up” to encourage himself while he was making little money as a street performer. As fans can attest, the song offered more than encouragement for the up-and-coming artist. “One of my friends told me about Andy Grammer and I found out that I actually knew one of his songs,” Croat said. “It’s on the radio all the time. He’s so cool.” Grammer is also known for what his website calls “breezy” and “buoyant” song “Fine By Me,” which is about a break-up. Many of his songs are upbeat; on his website, however, he claims that they are far from being “pink and fluffy.” Croat thinks that the music will work well with Luther. “We’re kind of a hippie, laid-back school, and I feel like alternative guitar is a hippie, laid-back sound,” Croat said. “It reaches a lot more people than dub-step,
level.” Co-headlining with Grammer is up-and-coming alternative rock group Parachute, known for their song “Kiss Me Slowly,” which is a more recent song, recorded in collaboration with Lady Antebellum. Parachute is also known for their song “She is Love.” Though many students may be less familiar with Parachute, Jarvis believes that when students listen to their music they will be eager to attend. “It adds an extra challenge when we have to spark the interest, but I think the best concerts at Luther are the ones when people get really excited to go,” Jarvis said. “When they know the music, when they can sing along, it makes the concert all that much better. I would suggest that to anyone who doesn’t know them that well: get to know them before you go.” The concert will also be held in the CFL, rather than Regents Center, as many concerts have been in the past. Though this may inspire a different atmosphere than past concerts, Croat believes that it will be for the better. “It’s a lot more intimate in the Croat (‘12) CFL, so you feel like you’re getting a lot more personal concert, like when Eric Hutchinson came,” Croat said. “It was just so cool, because it felt like they were playing for me, not just this huge audience. Then you can sit down in comfortable chairs if you get tired, or stand up and dance. It just feels really close.” For Jarvis, a close personal feel is what Luther should be all about. “At a place like Luther, we want to convey to the artists that we have that more personal audience feel than do other places, because we’re kind of a small community as is,” Jarvis said. “So we like to show them that we’ve got a little one-on-one audience participation.” Despite being in a different venue, Croat plans on participating as much as possible.
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School House Rock. “I’ll be dancing,” Croat said. “Even if no one else will be dancing, I will be. That aisle in the middle is perfect for it. Once [concert-goers] hear the music and it flows through them, oh, they’ll be dancing.” Tickets for Andy Grammer and Parachute are available through the Box office. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. doors open at 6:30 a.m. To learn more about Andy Grammer and Parachute, visit their websites at andygrammer.com and weareparachute.com.
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Movies You Missed: An Education Typically when one hears a movie described as a “coming of age” story, most people tend to shy away. I understand this sentiment, considering that “coming of age” stories are typically vastly cliché and trite. “An Education,” on the other hand is not one of those movies. “An Education” is a BBC-produced drama from 2009 that takes place in
Jenny’s strict parents should be against, especially his age, but they hardly object, despite the occasional remark of concern facing his Jewish heritage. This leaves Jenny to question the path toward women if they are just to be married off. Like every good “coming of age” romance movie, David starts to show his
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for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Despite the acclaim from many reviewers, it did not have a large following in the United States. “An Education” follows Jenny Mellor (Carey Mulligan, “Drive,” “Never Let Me Go”), a 16-year-old who is on track to make it into Oxford University. She is the girl that every ‘60s parent wished they had: smart, talented and most importantly single and not interested in men, as they would get in the way of her studies. This changes when she meets David Goldman (Peter Sarsgaard, “Garden State,” “Jarhead”) a man nearly twice her age, who charms her with his intelligence and suave demeanor. David represents everything that
true colors, which are less perfect that Jenny original believes. The screenplay was based on a memoir by Lynn Barber, a British journalist, which is a major reason why the plot powers through the potential cliché teritory and remains fresh. Another thing that keeps the movie entertaining is the dialogue between most of the characters,
especially David’s two friends, one of whom is an obvious gold digger with an inability to form clear thoughts. It may be clever, but it never becomes loose banter, which a lot of British writers tend to have when they are trying to spice up dramas. The main draw to “An Education” is the Academy Award-nominated performance by Carey Mulligan. This proves to be her breakout performance, espeically considering that she was only in bit parts in small movies before this point. She brings a lot of depth to a character that needs it to keep audiences interested, which a lot of young actresses would screw up. This is especially a concern, because the audience needs to feel sympathy for a character who is also most of the reason for her own downfall. The themes of class, virginity and education are pretty heavy handed, but are handled delicately. It is a good
avoid being obvious about themes that could get obnoxiously showy. “An Education” is a great piece to revisit during this time of political argument over women’s rights. It is a Courtesy of IMDB movie for people interested in a simple, but captivating drama.
The story behind music tours Margaret Yapp
“This year in Cathedral we have a ton of kids from
Staff Writer Cedar Rapids,” Associate Professor of Music and
Every year six different Luther musical ensembles go on tour. Three of these occur in the month of April, making it a very busy and exciting time in the music department. This April Cathedral Choir, Collegiate Chorale and the Jazz Orchestra will travel around the Midwest performing for family, fans and prospective Luther students. Having so many tours around the same time can be difficult. Coordiator for Music Organizations and Marketing Eric Ellingsen (‘99) has a huge role in organizing these events. “Although these are the three smallest tours we do, we have been planning since October,” Ellingsen said. “When planning a tour you have to keep so many different things in mind.” Not only does Ellingsen have to find and contact different venues for the groups to perform in, but he also finds homestays for as many members as possible. With groups as big as Collegiate and Cathedral, which have around 100 members touring each , this can be very difficult. One way to fix the housing shortage is by doing shows in the hometowns of the students.
Cathedral Choir Director Sandra Peter said. “When I notice that I make it a goal to do a show there.” Not only does having concerts in the hometowns of students help with housing, it enables family and friends to see shows they normally may not be able to. “Tour allows us to bring to different communities the spirit of excellence of our alma mater,” Associate Professor of Music and -Tony Jazz Orchestra Director Tony Guzmán (‘90) said. “It allows us to perform our repertoire in a way that without touring, we would not be able to.” Luther music tours are a meaningful way to spread the talent of our students to many communities and an important educational experience for young musicians. Preparation is a long and intense
process. The choirs have been rehearsing their music since the beginning of the year, and Jazz Orchestra has been practicing their tour set for three months. “We prepare to the highest possible level ... for these tours,” Guzmán said. “Through these experiences we become better musicians and more mature individuals.” Since they have been working on these pieces for so long, April tours are a culmination of an entire year’s work. “The whole year is a journey to this point,” Peter said. “With each performance the Guzmán (‘90) students grow independently as musicians and cooperatively as an ensemble.” For the choirs these April tours sum up an entire year of work, but for Jazz Orchestra it is only practice for the real show: a two week tour in Brazil this May. The group, along with Vocal Jazz will concentrate on a 16-piece set during their Brazil tour, playing many venues including the Curitiba Jazz and Blues festival. Cathedral Choir had its homecoming concert April 17 and Collegiate Chorale will have its homecoming concert on Tuesday, April 24 7:30 p.m. in the CFL. Jazz Orchestra will share a concert with Nordic Choir on May 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the CFL.
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Debt is an ugly word. No one likes to be in it and it’s not education? This hypothetical roommate is fortunate for fun to repay. Yet we’re surrounded by it—debates between being in a different financial situation, but not at fault. presidential candidates revolve around the issue of our There’s no easy answer to this question other than refraining nation’s looming debt crisis, we hear parents discussing from making assumptions about a fellow student’s financial mortgages and car payments, those of us with credit cards situation and educating yourself about the smartest way to may easily swipe our plastic only to cringe at the balance handle your own debt load, whatever that may be. later and, perhaps the one that hits closest to home for most We’re forging ahead into an economy where jobs are Luther students, we rack up piles of student loan debt each scarce, money is tight and graduates are moving back in with semester. their parents more often than not in an effort to repay student As noted in this week’s front-page article, the fact that loans more quickly. While we’re students, the numbers can student loan debt in the U.S. has now surpassed national seem pretty ethereal. It may not be until graduation that we credit card debt even caught the attention of the president— realize, “Oh wait, you mean those meals in the caf weren’t and we’re not talking about Torgerson. President Obama free?” noted in an October speech that in our globalized world a We on the Chips staff don’t claim to be any sort of good education has never been more important—or more financial advisors—the best advice we can offer is to utilize expensive. resources such as the financial literacy peers and the rest of While we were discussing student debt in a less public the Financial Aid staff to answer your questions. Begin your forum than a presidential debate—the Chips office, to financial education now—don’t find yourself at the bottom be exact—we found that the issue of student debt can be of a surprising mountain of student debt without knowing difficult to address even among students attending the same how to summit it. school. Academic and needbased scholarships vary, the amount of financial support from parents differs greatly, even the time until graduation can impact how a student perceives his or her debt load. In college we live in a relatively classless society, or at least we do in some of the most visible ways. Most students live on campus in similar housing, eat the same things in the caf and spend their days going to classes in the same buildings. So how do you strike up a conversation with your roommate about the stress of taking out yet another student loan if you know that, thanks to their good grades and the support of Graphic by Noah Lange/Chips their parents, they will never pay a dime for their Luther Maybe Michael McDonald was wrong. There might very well be a mountain high enough!
Editorial: Melissa Erickson (‘12)
No plan ... might be a good plan “Hope is the thing that sustains us, keeps us moving forward, but it can also be the thing that gets in the way of us living right now.” When one of my professors said this in class last week, it reminded me of my barely existent post-graduation plans. I’m far from above admitting that I’ve felt my share of graduation denial. In all sincerity, though, I think there’s something greater to be acknowledged than just an irresponsible lack of jobsearch ambition. You see, I’ve been feeling this constant tension between needing to plan ahead for what comes next and being fully immersed in the commitments I’ve made for this year. Seniors are often the students most involved in campus organizations – they’ve worked their way up the chains of command, and it’s not surprising to find them holding positions of experience and knowledge within a group. At the same time, they’re also the ones who are most encouraged to look away from campus and toward what comes next.
In my ideal world, we would all be able to treat our last semester (or year, depending on how proactive you are) focused on our current obligations and then have a sort of “bye period” where we shift to deciding the next step. Wishful thinking, I know. I’ve decided I want to honor the commitments I’ve made on campus by focusing on fulfilling those roles the best I can. This is not to say I’m denying any need for future planning. I’ve been able to secure a job for this summer, and, for right now, that’s all I need. Is future planning important? Yes, I wholeheartedly agree that it is. I’m just looking only so far ahead. I realize this attitude doesn’t work for all post-graduation plans. Those who want to attend grad school right away can’t wait until May 21 to take the GRE or begin sending in applications. To those seniors who already have a full-time job secured or grad school selected, I commend you. It’s no easy feat to figure out any time, especially as a full-time student. I’m not sure how much my father
appreciates this attitude, but I think he’s trusting – and certainly hoping – that I’ll work something out. I think. I’ve heard people say that during your last semester of college, grades don’t really matter anyway since you’ve already (hypothetically) sent out applications or resumes for following plans. I don’t buy that. I’m a Luther student until May 20, and I’m going to be just that. I’ve got a small portion of my attention focused on the question of “what’s next?” but I will admit, my focus is here. Maybe this is due to the fact that my mind is still programmed to think in semesters, which, inevitably, will soon have to change. In a few weeks Luther will take on a new role in seniors’ lives, that of our alma mater. We soon won’t have the opportunity to be involved in the groups and organizations we’ve spent the past few years investing in. I’m don’t want to cut out on those early. As for what happens come August, I know something will turn up. Hopefully.
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April 19, 2012
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Beyond the Looking Glass by Hannah Lund (‘12)
There’s a storm coming. The rat-atat-tat of a thousand computer keys flailing through the night as the powersupply of Preus Library takes a beating and the printer laments its fate, spewing page after page of tear-striped Times New Roman, 12 point font. We’ve been watching the storm churn at a distance, knowing full well that it would hit us soon enough. It was with feeble hope, we thought, as we boarded up the windows and knelt in the fetal position, that perhaps the storm wouldn’t be so bad after all. Maybe it would be a fakeout, like all the times we were told that THE WORST MAELSTROM OF OUR GENERATION was coming, when it was merely a drizzle, or a flicker of a lamp going out. But now the sparks are flitting all around the lamps, the lightning rending the sky asunder, cracking the clouds in half. We’re now faced with the possibility that all that we’ve planned, all that we thought would come together will take more than the skin of our teeth to make it out on the other side. Suddenly saying “I spent like three hours in the library” is mere child’s play. In three hours, we watched the world crumble and laughed at the crack-a-thunder as it
loomed ever nearer. I could say that none of it matters, since the storm will pass eventually, and then I’ll be gone, but that of course isn’t true. It always matters, and what I keep returning to again and again as I think about completing projects and what-have-you is what will matter when I’m no longer there to tell people what should. Think of when the storm passes. What debris will those that remain find? In future generations, will people look at my battered lunchbox and wonder what strange pagan gods I was trying to worship in this Temple of Preus? It’s possible, as one of my friends suggested, that I may only be known through the trash left behind, all the crumpled receipts of crappy movies I watched with friends for a laugh, all of the knick-knacks cluttered on my desk for gag gifts. Someday, someone will find them and know who I was. But who we are changes with every flash of lightning we encounter. In one moment, I’m a swaggering independent woman about to embark on an adventure. In another, a foolish child who thinks she knows so much about the “…” that comes after being asked
On the Day of Silence Dear editor, Decorah High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance and Luther College’s PRIDE will be observing the National Day of Silence on Friday, April 20. The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has
what happens next. I see what lies beyond in the stripes of electricity raining from the skies: the wide world that we’ve been trying to pretend isn’t there, the terrifying realization that we will have to lay down a path for ourselves. I see what kind of trash I’ve left behind for people to interpret, and I wonder what this will mean, or if it should mean anything at all.
The world vibrates with the confusion of what happens next, the shifting images visible in the lightning, the rata-tat-tat of raindrops washing our paths away in the dead of night. There’s the immediate goal: brace yourself. But then, there’s what we’ve always known how to do, what we’ve always had but taken for granted. We will always have the power, in any storm, in any flash of lightning to do one thing: Get wet.
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Consumed by the process. The storm is coming. Will you be prepared?
become the largest single student-led action toward creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, the event has grown into over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country participating in 2008. Although schools in Iowa and throughout the country have shown great progress in establishing rights and reducing harassment and violence toward Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,and Transgender youth, members of PRIDE and the Gay-Straight Alliance feel acceptance and equality are far from being realized in Decorah and throughout the country. Members of both organizations, as well as allies to each group, will show their allegiance though their silence throughout the day and by wearing stickers or buttons identifying their stance.
Sincerely, Pat Trewin, Decorah Gay-Straight Alliance Advisor Charles Banta (‘13), Luther College PRIDE President
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Davis Project for Peace Grant awarded to Luther student Peace grant continued from page 1
difference,” Hulilapi said. The learning gap between children in the community and those in the orphanage is large because children in the orphanage learn from volunteer teachers who don’t come every day. Because of this gap, Hulilapi wanted to build peace and connections by encouraging playtime. “By creating a playroom and giving an opportunity for kids to meet people from outside [the orphanage], the kids will feel more connected and feel like they belong to a place outside Courtsey of Isilda Hulilapi the orphanage, not just isolated within it,” Pereira said. Playtime. Isilda Hulilapi (‘13) helping out with the kids at the Lar Kuzola orphanage when she was in high school.
the playroom, envisioning it as a colorful place full of storytelling, music and dance. She has a list of what the grant money will be used to buy including art supplies, music instruments, tables and sports equipment. “My budget was almost $12,000, but my grant was for $10,000, so we’re going to churches and selling T-shirts to close the gap,” Hulilapi said. Hulilapi is selling T-shirts during Peace Week, held this week in the Union to raise some of the money. Hulilapi hopes this project will also encourage high school students to volunteer and interact with the children. “I want to let the youth know that they can do something to
change. We already know that we have a corrupt government, but we can actually do something now,” Hulilapi said. Pereira is very supportive of Hulilapi’s project. “It’s interesting how you can bring peace through play just by connecting people from the outside with kids and youth,” Pereira said. “It’s not just about kids, it’s about how you can contribute to society.” Hulilapi will work at Lar Kuzola during the summer and hopes to return to the orphamage after she graduates to continue the project. “It will be very tiring,” Hulilapi said. “But it will be a challenge for me and for the community as well.”
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assisted in the cleanup the morning following the incident. Smith explained that further action will be taken. “They are being sanctioned through the conduct system, will pay for the costs of cleanup and replacement items, face community service mandated an alcohol evaluation,” Smith said. “Each individual will meet campus to determine the consequences they face.” However, as athletes, the students must also face consequences in baseball due to their actions. “From a baseball standpoint, a team meeting took place to address the situation and the players were suspended from play,” Smith said.
we emphasize that when one member makes a Though the vandalism has been a letdown, the same athlete says he has learned a valuable lesson. “I’ve learned that this needs to stop not only by us, but by the campus in general, because it’s such a big issue,” the same anonymous student said. “It has huge impacts on janitors because they spend their whole day cleaning up a mess that was deliberately put there by students. It’s not one of my prouder moments, but I will learn from it and be a better person.” Looking to the future, Smith hopes everyone can learn from the actions of Smith (‘03) these athletes. “We need to learn from this incident and move forward to making good decisions,” Smith
“I was no doubt disappointed with the actions of these players.” -Alex
following Easter weekend and heard about the situation. “I was no doubt disappointed with the actions of these players,” Smith said. “As we talk with
or off campus, I want the baseball program to be looked upon as a classy group of guys that represent the institution well. I apologize on behalf of the baseball program to the entire Luther community.”
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isn’t a class on how to pay back your loans. I wish that I had a better understanding of the process and the stipulations.” making an effort to educate students generally by implementing new literacy peer advisors to educate other students on a peer-to-peer basis. “Being really smart about what you borrow is key to managing your debt,” Cordell said. “We try to encourage students to be smart and maximize the outside scholarships they apply for and maximize their work earnings to minimize the amount that they borrow.” Government support for higher education has continued to lessen during the recent economic crisis,
burden is placed on those working to build college endowments that fund scholarships, as well as on students themselves “I don’t see the government better in the near future,” Schaefer said. “It was just a couple years ago that they cut two grant programs.” The majority of students are frustrated with the high cost of education and high student loan totals, but it is seen as a sign of the times and an inevitable facet of higher education. “I feel like there is a large disconnect between American students and their loans,” Lutchen said. “They don’t realize how substantial [the loans] are and they don’t think about them as often as they perhaps should. Students should be more in the know and more vocal about their opinions about how expensive college is.”
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April 19, 2012
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Women’s Tennis gears up for IIAC run Brandon Boles
staff Writer
After falling to Carleton College 0-9 on April 14, Luther College Women’s Tennis will now gear up for a push to win the IIAC Conference. To get there, a familiar rival stands in the way. Coe College holds on to the top spot in the conference, with Luther one game behind in second. “It’s been a lot of fun to have such a strong rivalry every season,” Elise Allen (‘13) said. “We need to continue to work in order to beat Coe.” Head Coach Adam Strand (‘04) said the overall tough schedule out of conference will also help the team to compete for the IIAC title. “Our girls have handled the schedule well and competed,” Strand said. “I’m a big believer in playing a tough schedule so you can get paid off with some good wins.” The team will travel to Grinnell College on Sunday for their final match of the regular season. The conference tournament, which Luther has clinched a spot in, will begin April 28. The team now will continue to work hard on improving their game as well as pairings for doubles as well. “We have been working on many doubles drills including cross court ground strokes, which I think we need,” Allen said. Luther currently holds a
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Fighting is a controversial part of professional hockey. Promoters and some coaches insist that their players’ tendency to drop gloves and trade blows puts butts in the seats at games and is a part of hockey’s roughand-tumble tradition, much like checking. Critics and purists insist that the game is (or should be) centered around goals,
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Contenders. The team hopes to win the IIAC and make a fourth-straight Nationals appearance. 16-11 record and a 7-1 mark in IIAC competition. Coe is the only team unbeaten in conference at 8-0, and hold an 18-2 record on the whole season. “Our girls have come through over and over during the season, so I believe they can do it again,” Strand said. “We just got to keep working hard and compete.” Despite a tough schedule, the team has enjoyed the spring season and looks to finish on a high note by winning the IIAC Conference. “While we have had some
tough matches and tough losses, it has only made us better as a team,” Allen said. “We have been challenged as a team in every match we’ve played this spring.” Luther has won the last two conference championships and have advanced to Nationals the past three seasons. Both are on the line for the team as they wind down the season. But Luther feels confident they will finish strong and make a move for their goals. “We have kids working hard getting the most out of them,” Strand said. “I believe we will
get paid off.” Allen backed up the remarks from her head coach. “I have seen some great competition in both singles and doubles and will continue to work hard to improve my game to make the team better,” Allen said. For Luther, their work will most likely come down to beating Coe in the IIAC tournament to win the conference and compete in the National Tournament.
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Opinion: First round of NHL Playoffs characterized by fights
So what does all of this mean for the
staff Writer NCAA, and how does it affect schools
The NCAA has had a rough year to say the least. The institution has been known for helping young men and women earn degrees in college while allowing students to play sports for their respected universities. However, the NCAA is currently dealing with scandals and fallout from national programs. It started in the summer with the University of Miami booster scandal, where a booster for the school admitted giving high profile football players a yacht to party on, along with money and other gifts. The fallout became national when former Penn State Assistant Football Coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested and charged with over 40 counts of child molestation. It lead to the firing of legendary head coach, the late Joe Paterno. Syracuse basketball was hit with similar accusations as assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine was fired when being accused of child molestation. There were also reports that the drug testing system was flawed and perhaps some players were not notified if they failed tests.
such as Luther College, who compete in the Division III level? We sat down with Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Joe Thompson for an exclusive interview
about the scandals and what it means to Luther College. To watch the full video, featuring an interview with Director of Athletics Joe Thompson, visit www.lutherchips.com/ sports.
defending. Whatever camp you may fall into, one thing is certain: this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs have gotten off to a violent start. Crosschecks to the throat, elbows to heads, and even a slam of the sort one would expect to see during a pro wrestling match have all taken place during the The numbers paint an even bloodier picture. As of Monday April 16, there have been four players suspended, 724 penalty minutes assessed, and 11 game misconduct pentalties given, all game on average seen thus far in the playoffs, compared with .49 during this year’s regular season. of the playoff violence, however, is the now famous image of Sidney Crosby and Claude Giroux, two of the league’s best goal-scorers (and ironically two players who have recently stuggled with concussions) facing off and proceeding to punch each other in the head during a game in Philadelphia. “I thought it was great,” Philadelphia Flyers Coach Peter Laviolette said. “A couple of the best players in the world dropping the gloves, going at it. In the end, that’s really playoff hockey, isn’t it?” Whatever your take on the and viewers seem to be enjoying the show. NBC’s ratings for one game were up over 100% from the same point last year. After all, who doesn’t secretly (or when they watch the NHL?
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Crosby and Giroux trade blows in Philadelphia.
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Luther runners step up for 26.2 miles Marathon participants include students and staff Staff Writer
Marathon despite an IT band injury. “I am doing what my knee will allow,” Frye said. Frye’s longest run has been
Baseball Central Coe Wartburg Simpson Buena Vista Cornell Loras Luther Dubuque
IIAC 13-2 9-6 7-5 8-7 6-6 5-7 4-8 4-8 4-11
Overall 23-5 17-10 15-13 14-16 14-12 8-19 14-13 11-15 15-15
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Keep up. Michael Noltner (‘12) meets with friends Patrick Nyberg (‘12) and David four miles since his injury escalated in February. Frye supplements shorter runs with strength training, pool workouts and using the elliptical. “My goals were a lot different, but I wanted to enjoy the experience of it because Boston is special and unique,” Frye said. Frye completed two marathons prior to qualify, the Twin Cities Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minn. Frye, who ran cross country and track while a student at
Luther, says a distance runner’s progression to the marathon is natural. “It is the most prestigious and well-known distance event,” Frye said. “It is interesting. You know it is going to be painful, but the training and completing it make it rewarding.” Associate Professor of Education Jim Langholz also completed the Boston Marathon on Monday. It was his fourth marathon.
Marathon on May 19. It will be
two years ago at the Twin Cities Marathon, where he completed 26.2 miles in under four hours.
hours,” Langholz said.
in,” Peterson said. Peterson is excited for the marathon. “Every once in a while I get nervous to run 26.2 miles, but I have been running for so long it has been second nature,” Peterson said. Michael Noltner (‘12) is also
as a way to get in shape. Now Langholz follows Hal Higdon’s guide to marathons, which involves one long run on the weekends of up to 20 miles, with shorter runs during the week. Langholz said marathons are cause for celebration. “It is one thing to be running by yourself, because it is self
He plans to complete Grandma’s Marathon in June with two friends. “A group makes a world of difference. Without them I wouldn’t be doing it,” Noltner said. “It makes it an enjoyable experience.” Notlner, who is also an avid cyclist, is training for the marathon in addition to a half
social event. The marathon is just a big party,” Langholz said. The Boston marathon had 30,000 entrants this year. This will be the last marathon
“I planned the marathon before the Ironman. The marathon is a great benchmark to train for, it keeps me motivated because otherwise I would be on my bike,” Noltner said.
6 hours, Langholz was allowed to register for 2012. “I thought all in all, I better do
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They say it has everything: camaraderie, drama, competition. The marathon seems to be every distance runner’s eventual goal. For certain members of the Luther community, this spring has been the time to prepare for the 26.2 miles race. Most recently, two Luther staff members laced their shoes for the Boston Marathon April 16. Arguably the most prestigious 26.2 mile race in the United States, each runner must reach a qualifying standard in order to compete. Assistant Track and Cross Country coach Adam Frye
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a balance of swimming, biking and 5K road races while he spends the next two years in Japan on sabbatical. “I’m announcing my retirement,” Langholz joked. “Unless Nike wants to sponsor me.” Boston isn’t the only marathon where Luther Blue will make an appearance. Gretchen Peterson (‘14) is training for the Fargo
“I ran cross country and track in high school and have been running ever since,” Peterson (‘14) said. “It was an easy transition into training.” Peterson said that her lighter class schedule this spring allowed her more time to train, including a 20 mile run last Saturday. “I love running in the morning, so it is usually done before noon.
healthy for a quick turnaround to the next competition “I will hopefully go at a pace that I won’t hurt myself,” Noltner said. Like the three other athletes, Noltner is ready for the 26.2 mile challenge. “I’m really excited. I’m looking forward to it,” Noltner said.
Luther Central Simpson Cornell Loras Coe Buena Vista Dubuque Wartburg
IIAC 9-1 6-2 7-3 4-4 4-4 4-6 3-5 3-5 0-10
Overall 28-4 25-5 24-10 17-11 15-11 24-8 13-11 11-11 6-24
Recent scores: -Apr. 12 @ St. Mary’s W 8-7 16-5 -Apr. 14 vs. Buena Vista W 1-0 6-0 Upcoming Schedule: -Apr. 22 @ UW-Stevens Point -Apr. 24 @ Wartburg
Men’s Tennis Coe Luther Cornell Dubuque Central Wartburg Buena Vista Loras Simpson
IIAC 6-0 5-0 3-1 4-2 4-3 3-4 1-5 1-6 0-6
Overall 17-5 16-5 11-7 13-5 10-9 12-6 4-8 2-13 4-13
Recent scores: -Apr. 14 vs. UW-La Crosse W 5-4 -Apr. 14 vs. Carleton L 2-7 Upcoming Schedule: -Apr. 21 vs. Buena Vista -Apr. 21 vs. St. Ambrose
Women’s Tennis Coe Luther Wartburg Cornell Simpson Central Buena Vista Dubque Loras
IIAC 8-0 7-1 5-3 6-2 3-5 4-4 2-6 1-7 0-8
Overall 18-2 16-11 12-9 13-5 10-8 8-13 5-8 5-15 1-13
Recent scores: -Apr. 7 vs. Kenyon College W 5-1 -Apr. 14 vs. Carleton L 0-9 Upcoming Schedule: -Apr. 22 @ Grinnell